Sacred Realms : Essays in Religion, Belief, and Society

Sacred Realms is a comprehensive introduction to the anthropology of religion. After an introduction that presents and defines key concepts in the study of religion, 55 classic and current essays by leading specialists cover major topics in religion, divided into twelve subject areas. The anthology is geographically balanced and includes contributions from anthropologists around the world. The book concludes with unique coverage of five of the world's largest and most influential religions.